Yours, With Malice: Vinyl LP

Born in 2012 out of a Los Angeles bedroom, Youth Code is the creation of Sara Taylor and Ryan George. Youth Code perfectly captures the frustration and claustrophobia of the early 80s LA hardcore scene but re-appropriates that aggression, melding it to the strict, pounding electronics of classic industrial. Melodic synth work, varied tempos, aggressive vocals, and EBM beats that feel like punches to the gut have earned the band a dedicated following in the current world of industrial music.

The band made their spontaneous live debut at a showcase put on by an employee of LA-based record store Vacation Vinyl. Word of the incendiary live performance quickly spread and was followed by release of the well-circulated and coveted Demonstrational Cassette, which saw the band hone their semi-improvised initial set into something altogether more muscular and lean.